We are pleased to introduce our sensory backpacks for families with SEND.
The backpacks are available to collect from the Tourist Information Counter as you enter the museum and we ask a small returnable deposit of £5.00 .
Each backpack contains ear defenders, a squishy ball, magnifying glass, glitter tube, fidget loop and feelings cards plus one of the backpacks also contains a ten minute timer which we hope may help if the user wants to complete one of our family activities.
We also have a separate pair of ear defenders which can be borrowed on their own, not that we are an especially noisy museum but we do have some interactive things in the museum which make noises and may be uncomfortable for certain visitors.
Included with each backpack is a contents list which our colleagues will check on the return of each backpack. Please note that the items are also wiped down on return ready for the next user, so if you see one of our colleagues wiping down the contents please do not be offended, this just allows us to keep the packs well maintained.
Should you have any questions or feedback on the backpacks then please email learning@liskeardmuseum.co.uk